Saag paneer

Name: Saag paneer
Ingredients: 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 12 oz paneer; 16 oz frozen spinach; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 4 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp minced ginger; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 medium green chili finely chopped; 2 tsp ground corriander; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp minced garlic

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp kosher salt
12 oz paneer
16 oz frozen spinach
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
4 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 medium green chili finely chopped
2 tsp ground corriander
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp minced garlic

Directions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together the turmeric, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 tablespoons oil.
2

Let the paneer cubes marinate while you get the rest of your ingredients together and prepped.
3

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the paneer as the pan warms.
4

In a couple of minutes give the pan a toss; each piece of paneer should be browned on one side.
5

Fry another minute or so, and then remove the paneer from the pan onto a plate.
6

Mine fell apart
7

Add the onions, ginger, garlic and chile.
8

Now here's the important part, saute the mixture until it's evenly toffee coloured, which should take about 15 minutes.
9

Don't skip this step this is the foundation of the dish
10

Add the rest of your spices and chili let cook 3-5 minutes if it gets dry add 1-2 tablespoons of water
11

Add your spinach to the onions incorporate well together
12

Turn the heat off add your yogurt a little at the time so it wont curdle after its all incorporated add paneer heat covered about 3-5 minutes serve I hope you enjoy